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How to make it

  • In a large mixing bowl,combine chocolate,water,sour cream,shortening,vanilla,and eggs. Mix well.
  • Combine flour,sugar,baking soda,salt,and baking powder. Gradually add to chocolate mixture.
  • Beat on low speed until just combined. Beat on high for 3 minutes.
  • Pour batter into two greased and floured 9" round cake pans.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes or until inserted toothpick comes out clean.
  • Cool in pans for 10 minutes then turn out onto wire rack.
  • Cool completely.
  • Frosting:
  • In a large mixing bowl,combine frosting ingredients and beat until smooth and spreadable.
  • If too thick,add more milk. If too thin,add more sugar.
  • Frost cake as usual.
  • Store leftovers in refrigerator.

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    " It was excellent "
    myrna ate it and said...
    wow, i just made this today and it's AMAZING. made in the shape of a teddy bear for my son's 2nd birthday. he adores chocolate, so i'm sure this will be a big hit! thanks.
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    " It was excellent "
    hoosiermom68 ate it and said...
    Ooh-I've had this before-it is heavenly!!!!!
    Thanks,
    Carrie :)
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    " It was excellent "
    ahmed1 ate it and said...
    This is really good and the frosting is out of this world...Thanks for sharing!
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    " It was excellent "
    mumtazcatering ate it and said...
    awesomely decadent...............:}
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    " It was excellent "
    henrie ate it and said...
    Wow I'm with Jett, yummy in the tummy. Great post, thank you so much for sharing this one. You have my 5
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    " It was excellent "
    jett2whit ate it and said...
    Mmmmm ~ yummy in the tummy!!
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